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     His Social Security Number was 491-42-3176.^2,6 Samuel Ora Crosswhite was buried at Fairport Cemetery, Fairport, DeKalb Co., Missouri.^1,2 He was born on May 11, 1888 at Johnson Co., Missouri; The SSDI has a birth date of Oct 22, 1889.^1,2,6,4,5 He married Emma Marshall, daughter of Mark M. Marshall and Matilda "Tillie" Poff, on November 23, 1910 at DeKalb Co., Missouri.^7,8,3 Samuel Ora Crosswhite died on December 13, 1969 at Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri, at age 81.^1,2,9

     His Social Security Number was 493-42-2608.⁷ William Edgar Palmer was buried at McFall Cemetery, McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.^1,3 He was born on February 24, 1885 at Helena, Andrew Co., Missouri.^{1,8,3,4,5,7,6} He married Mattie May Marshall, daughter of Mark M. Marshall and Matilda "Tillie" Poff, on November 17, 1912 at DeKalb Co., Missouri.^9,10,2,3 William Edgar Palmer died on January 20, 1966 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at age 80.^1,8,3 He Funeral services for William Edgar Palmer, 80, of McFall, were held Sunday. Burial the McFall cemetery William Edgar Palmer, one of a of seven children, son of William and Elizabeth Brown Palmer, was born February 24, 1885 in Andrew county and passed away January 20, 1966 at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 26 days at the Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo. He was married to Mattie Mae Marshall November 17, 1912. To this union was born one son. William Doris Palmer. "Edgar", as his friends called him, moved to Gentry County at the age of five and spent his entire life as a farmer near McFall. He was converted by Rev. Lee Nickerson when he was a young man at Mt. Tabor. He was a devoted husband and father and was always interested in church work and was ready to respond whenever called upon. He is survived by his wife, Mattie of the home, a son, William Doris and his wife, Vilma and two grandchildren, which were his pride and joy, Jerry and Joyce. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Adkisson, Albany, Mrs. Estella McFall, Arc, Mo., and Mrs. Hattie Persinger, Albany and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. on January 27, 1966.³

     William Doris Palmer was buried at McFall Cemetery, McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 493-18-1540.⁹ He was born on March 8, 1914 at McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.^1,3,4,9,5 He married Vilma Maxine Harris on March 18, 1939 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^10,1,3 William Doris Palmer died on May 29, 2002 at King City, Gentry Co., Missouri, at age 88.^1,3,9 He William Doris Palmer, 88, of McFall, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at a King City, Mo., nursing home. W.D. was born on March 8, 1914, to William Edgar and Mattie (Marshall) Palmer on a farm south of McFall. He was a 1933 graduate of the Grandview Consolidated School of Gentry County, Mo. He lived and worked a few years in St. Joseph, where he met and married Vilma Harris on March 18, 1939. In 1942, they moved to a farm near McFall, where he retired. W.D. was a member of the Albany, Mo., United Methodist Church, and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving: wife, Vilma of the home; son, Jerome Edgar Palmer, and wife, Mary, McFall; daughter, Joyce Elaine Scott, and husband, Roger, King City;, six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial: McFall Cemetery. on May 30, 2002.³

     His Social Security Number was 488-40-8699.⁹ Marshall Riley Crosswhite was buried at Fairport Cemetery, Fairport, DeKalb Co., Missouri.¹⁰ He was born on June 13, 1918 at DeKalb Co., Missouri.^10,3,9 He married Marjorie Bernice Worden on May 4, 1941 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^10,4,5 Marshall Riley Crosswhite died on August 6, 1973 at Missouri at age 55.^10,11

     Her Social Security Number was 493-34-5164.⁷ Ola May Crosswhite Ola May McCorkle, 87, of Lathrop, MO, passed away, Thursday, April 9, 2009. She was born on September 13, 1921 to Samuel and Emma (Marshall) Crosswhite near Pattonsburg, Missouri where she grew up and attended school. On April 12, 1941 she was united in marriage to George Allen McCorkle. After their marriage they lived in Paradise. In 1975 they moved to Lathrop where they made their home. Her husband, George, passed away, March 6, 2007. Ola May was a member of the First Christian Church of Lathrop and the Platte-Clay Electric Pathfinders. She was active in the Lathrop Antique Car Club, the Lathrop Mule Show, and attended the Gower Goodtimers. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Marshall Crosswhite. Ola May is survived by two sons, Joe McCorkle and wife, Paula, Turney, MO and Richard McCorkle and wife, Vivian, Smithville, MO; three grandchildren, Danny, Lisa, and Damon; five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Burial: Lathrop Cemetery.² She was buried at Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri.^8,2 She was born on September 13, 1921 at DeKalb Co., Missouri.^8,2,7 As of April 12, 1941,her married name was McCorkle.³ She married George Allen McCorkle on April 12, 1941 at Yuma Co., Arizona.^8,2,3,4 Ola May Crosswhite died on April 9, 2009 at Missouri at age 87.^8,2,7

     Marjorie Bernice Worden was buried at Fairport Cemetery, Fairport, DeKalb Co., Missouri.¹ She was born on August 17, 1917 at Stewartsville, DeKalb Co., Missouri.^1,3 As of May 4, 1941,her married name was Crosswhite.² She married Marshall Riley Crosswhite, son of Samuel Ora Crosswhite and Emma Marshall, on May 4, 1941 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2,3 Marjorie Bernice Worden died on March 1, 2010 at Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri, at age 92.^1,3,4 She Bernice Crosswhite, daughter of William R. and Grace P. (Christy) Worden was born in Stewartsville, Mo., and passed away March 1, 2010 in Maysville at the age of 92. She married Marshall R. Crosswhite on May 4, 1941 in Kansas City, Mo., moved to the Pattonsburg area and lived there over 50 years. In 1950 she returned to teaching at Fairport School and then started a 28-year career at the Pattonsburg School in 1951. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marshall R. Crosswhite; and two brothers; son-in-law, and sister-in-law. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Reynolds and her friend John Eggleston Jr. of Cameron, and several other relatives. on March 10, 2010.³

     George Allen McCorkle was buried at Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 496-07-4522.⁵ He was born on August 12, 1917 at Trimble, Clinton Co., Missouri.^1,4,5 He married Ola May Crosswhite, daughter of Samuel Ora Crosswhite and Emma Marshall, on April 12, 1941 at Yuma Co., Arizona.^1,2,3,4 George Allen McCorkle died on March 6, 2007 at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri, at age 89.^1,2,4,5,6 He George Allen McCorkle, 89, of Lathrop, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Oakridge of Plattsburg, Mo. He was born on Aug. 12, 1917, to Henry and Georgia McCorkle on a farm east of Trimble, Mo., where he grew up. On April 12, 1941, he was united in marriage to Ola May Crosswhite. After their marriage, they lived in Paradise, Mo., and in 1975, they moved to Lathrop, where they made their home. George was a farmer and also worked 28 years as a parts manager, retiring in 1975. George was a member of the First Christian Church of Lathrop and also was a deacon at the Paradise Christian Church. He served three times as a school board director at the Paradise School. In June of 1946, he joined the Odd Fellows Lodge, where he was a past noble grand master. George was past chairman of Clay County Association of Odd Fellows; was district grand master of the Missouri I.O.O.F; and past member of the Smithville, Mo., Saddle Club and Kearney, Mo., Saddle Club. He served on the Clinton County Extension and served two terms as chairman. George also attended the Gower (Mo.) Goodtimers and belonged to the Lathrop Antique Car Club. He was in many parades all over Northwest Missouri with his mini-mules and mule shows. He and his wife have traveled all over the world. George was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Myrtle Irene Brockenicky. He is survived by his wife, Ola May of the home; two sons, Joe McCorkle, and wife, Paula, Turney, Mo; and Richard McCorkle, and wife, Vivian, Smithville; three grandchildren, Danny, Lisa and Damon; five great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Fern Harris, Smithville, Mo; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends. Burial: Lathrop Cemetery. on March 7, 2007.⁴

     Joe A. McCorkle was buried at Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri.³ He Joe A. McCorkle, 74, of Lathrop, MO passed away Wednesday evening, March 22nd, 2017 at his home. He was born November 21st, 1942 the son of George Allen and Ola May (Crosswhite) McCorkle in Smithville, MO. Joe grew up in the Smithville/Paradise, MO area and lived the last 40 years in Lathrop, MO. He was first married to Edna Arlene Conley and they later divorced. In May of 1994 he was united in marriage to Paula Stine in Maysville, MO. He was perhaps best known as the “bearded guy with a stagecoach and mules”. Joe and his father meticulously built the stagecoach and harnesses that their mules pulled so many times at local mule shows and parades. He loved playing with his various automobile “toys”. Throughout his working career he was a meat cutter, truck driver and maintenance supervisor for the city of Lathrop. Joe also was a farmhand for several local farmers during harvest time. He would do anything for anybody and will be dearly missed by his friends and family. Mr. McCorkle was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard McCorkle. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Paula; daughter, Lisa Keefhaver and husband Scott of Lathrop, MO; son, Danny McCorkle of Lathrop, MO; stepson, Bud Mosel of Turney, MO; stepdaughter, Anna Henry and husband Eric of Lathrop, MO; grandson, Dusty McCorkle and wife Misty of Pleasant Valley, MO; granddaughter, Amanda Jones and husband Mike of Smithville, MO; granddaughter Amber Thomas of Plattsburg, MO; grandson, Kyle Thomas and wife Alexis of Oklahoma; grandson, Cody Thomas and wife Jessica of Lawson, MO. Step grandchildren: Krystal Baker of Lathrop, MO; Samantha Henry and Duane Henry of Lathrop, MO; Eric Henry Jr. of Plattsburg, MO; Andrea Henry of Kansas City, MO; Jacob Henry of St. Joe, MO. Great grandchildren: Spencer, Brodi, Mason, Jaxton, Lexi, Kierstyn and Braelyn. Step great grandchildren; Draven, Sadie, Hunter, Kelsey, Eric III, Mckinley, Addison and Asher. Interment to follow the services at the Lathrop Cemetery in Lathrop, MO.² He and Edna Arlene Conley were divorced.² Joe A. McCorkle married Edna Arlene Conley.² Joe A. McCorkle was born on November 21, 1942 at Smithville, Clinton Co., Missouri.^3,2 He married Paula Ann Stine in May, 1994 at Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri.^2,6 Joe A. McCorkle died on March 22, 2017 at Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri, at age 74.^3,2

     Paula Ann Stine was buried at Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri.^3,2 She Paula Ann McCorkle – age 65 of Cameron, MO and formerly of Lathrop, MO passed away Tuesday night, January 29th, 2019 at Quail Run Health Care Center in Cameron after a long battle with dementia. Paula was born on November 26th, 1953 the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Wakefield) Stine in Independence, MO. She was a 1971 graduate of William Chrisman High School. In May of 1994 she was united in marriage to Joe McCorkle in Maysville, MO. Joe preceded her in death in 2017. Paula worked preparing taxes for H&R Block and retired from the grain elevator in Lathrop after over 20 years of service. She was kind, loving and had a great heart. Paula would help anyone in need and always made sure her family was provided for. She was strong-willed and independent. Paula had no problem giving direction to the guys at the elevator and working alongside of them. She was a beloved coworker. She enjoyed spending time with Joe and her family. Paula also enjoyed playing computer games, mystery search games and card games. She was fascinated with birds and enjoyed watching them. In addition to her husband, Paula was preceded in death by her parents. Those left to mourn her passing include: son, Bud Mosel; daughter, Anna (Eric) Henry; step-son, Danny McCorkle; step-daughter, Lisa (Scott) Keefhaver; sister, Alice Stine; grandchildren: Eric Jr., Andrea, Jacob, Samantha, Duane, Dusty, Amanda, Amber, Kyle and Cody. Other extended family members also survive. Burial to follow at Lathrop Cemetery.² She was born on November 26, 1953 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri.^3,2 As of May, 1994,her married name was McCorkle.¹ She married Joe A. McCorkle, son of George Allen McCorkle and Ola May Crosswhite, in May, 1994 at Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri.^1,2 Paula Ann Stine died on January 29, 2019 at Cameron, Clinton Co., Missouri, at age 65.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 496-48-6285.⁴ Richard David McCorkle Richard McCorkle, 64, of Smithville, MO, passed away, Thursday, October 28, 2010. He was born on September 22, 1946 to George Allen and Ola May (Crosswhite) McCorkle in St. Joseph, MO. He grew up in Paradise and graduated from Smithville High School 1964. He then served his country in U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. On March 29, 1971 he was united in marriage to Vivian Lee Moore. After their marriage they lived in the Kansas City area. In 1988 they moved to Smithville where they made their home. Richard worked for TWA and American Airlines for over 30 years. After his retirement he enjoyed working at North Hills Auto Mart in Smithville. He was a car enthusiast, and traded over 200 cars in his 40 years of collecting. He was preceded in death by his parents. Richard is survived by his wife, Vivian, of the home; son, Damon McCorkle, Palm Dessert, CA; brother, Joe McCorkle and wife, Paula, Turney, MO; one niece and one nephew; other relatives and many friends.⁶ He was born on September 22, 1946 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^4,6 He married Vivian Lee Moore on March 29, 1971.⁶ Richard David McCorkle died on October 28, 2010 at Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 64.^3,4,6

     Her Social Security Number was 486-56-3743.³ Vivian Lee Moore was born on January 6, 1951 at Missouri.^3,2 As of March 29, 1971,her married name was McCorkle.¹ She married Richard David McCorkle, son of George Allen McCorkle and Ola May Crosswhite, on March 29, 1971.¹ Vivian Lee Moore died on December 6, 2010 at Clay Co., Missouri, at age 59.^4,3,5 She Vivian Lee McCorkle, 59, of Smithville, MO, passed away, Mon., Dec. 6, 2010. Survivors: son, Richard Damon McCorkle, Palm Desert, CA; brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Joe and Paula McCorkle, Turney, MO. on December 9, 2010.⁴

     Vilma Maxine Harris was buried at McFall Cemetery, McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.^3,1 She Vilma Maxine Harris Palmer was born January 23, 1919. She passed from this life at Fairview Assisted Living in King City, Missouri on Sunday evening December 28, 2014 at the age of 95 years. Vilma was born in the rural Whitesville area. Her parents were Edwin and Julia Elizabeth (Goss) Harris who were farmers, who moved in March to the rural Flag Springs area. Vilma said the chickens died and the hogs got cholera so they moved to the city! Her father worked at various jobs; one being a janitor at Central High School. Vilma attended Blair Elementary School, Bliss Junior High and then graduated from Central High School in 1936. She continued her education at Platte-Gard Business School and began her professional work at St. Joseph Retail Credit Bureau as a bookkeeper in 1937. Meanwhile W.D. Palmer from the McFall area went to St. Joseph to seek his fortune. There he found Vilma in November of 1937. They were married in March of 1939 and made their home in St. Joseph until April 1942. They bought 127 acres and moved to rural McFall area near WD’s parents, Mattie and Edgar Palmer. The “old house” was one typical of the period and Vilma quoted many a time awakening on a cold winter’s morning to frost on top of the bed quilts. To provide better shelter for the family of three (a son, Jerome, had been born in 1943) WD built a one room cement block building complete with a “loft” for the family to live while the real “NEW” house was built. This building was later known as the “chicken house”. The “NEW” house was completed in 1951 just in time for the daughter (Joyce) to be born. Vilma was active in the McFall Methodist Church being Sunday school superintendent as well as teaching classes until the closing of that church. Her membership was moved to the Albany Methodist Church and she attended until her eye sight failed preventing her from driving. She was also a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, participating in both the McFall and the Albany chapters. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, W.D. Palmer and her brother, Byron Harris. Survivors: son, Jerome Edgar (Mary) Palmer, McFall; daughter, Joyce Elaine (Roger) Scott, King City; grandchildren, Tammy (David) Marsh, Surprise, AZ; Martin (Kelly) Weathered, Stanberry; Tracy (Doug) Coburn, Albany; Jesse (Tina) Palmer, Albany; Sarah (Grant) Wright, Albany; Brian (Megan) Scott, Rea, MO; 20 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren. Vilma was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. She loved to go for drives and see the farm crops. She enjoyed her new home and family at the Fairview Assisted Living in King City. Burial in the McFall Cemetery.¹ She was born on January 23, 1919 at Whitesville, Andrew Co., Missouri.¹ As of March 18, 1939,her married name was Palmer.³ She married William Doris Palmer, son of William Edgar Palmer and Mattie May Marshall, on March 18, 1939 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^1,3,2 Vilma Maxine Harris died on December 28, 2014 at King City, Gentry Co., Missouri, at age 95.¹

     Jerome Edgar Palmer Jerome Edgar Palmer was born December 20, 1943, to William Doris and Vilma (Harris) Palmer at the old family farmhouse in rural McFall, Missouri and passed away at his home on December 11, 2022 at the age of 78. He met Mary, who later became his wife in 1980, who was tricked into thinking he was a charming individual. Boy was she ever wrong. Jerry embarrassed her daily with his mouth and choice of clothing. Jerry was loud and so was his shirts. Jerry always said he wanted to be picked out in a crowd. Jerry had a yours, mine, and ours family. He also had some friends that he would make them feel as though they were family. Yes, that’s right Jerry did have a few friends. He would always help someone in need, but not without his opinion on the situation. He was a farmer with his father or many years on the family farm. He then farmed part-time and worked evenings for 18 years at Johnson Controls. Jerry was an avid union supporter. He was in the Masonic Lodge, on a bowling league, and Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents W.D. and Vilma (Harris) Palmer; late wife Janice (Taul) Palmer; brother-in-law Roger Scott. Survived in the home by his wife, Mary Palmer (Boone); children, Jesse (Amanda) Palmer; Tammy (Dave) Marsh; Martin (Kelly) Weatherd; Tracy (Doug) Coburn; Sara Wright (Palmer); sister, Joyce Scott (Palmer); and his has many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial in the McFall Cemetery.² He was buried at McFall Cemetery, McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.² He was born on December 20, 1943 at McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.^2,5 He married Janice Elaine Taul on December 22, 1966 at McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.^2,7,4 Jerome Edgar Palmer married Mary Boone in 1980.² Jerome Edgar Palmer died on December 11, 2022 at McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri, at age 78.²